Fans of the Good Wife and Good Fight franchise will have the chance to reconnect with a beloved character in the upcoming third season of Elsbeth. Sarah Steele is set to reprise her role as Marissa Gold, marking her return to the universe that fans have grown to love. This appearance makes her the second actor from the franchise to reprise their original character, following Christian Borle’s guest role in Season 2 as Carter Schmidt.
Both Steele and Borle, in addition to Elsbeth star Carrie Preston, have the unique distinction of appearing in all three shows within the franchise. Their continued involvement reinforces the interconnectedness that viewers appreciate.
In the Good Wife, Steele’s character, Marissa Gold, made her debut during the show’s second season as the daughter of Eli Gold, portrayed by Alan Cumming. Marissa played a pivotal role in assisting Peter Florick, played by Chris Noth, as he navigated various political controversies. Her character received greater depth in The Good Fight, where she was featured as a series regular and served as a private investigator for the law firm.
The third season of Elsbeth is set to premiere on October 12, with episodes airing on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+. The series centers around Elsbeth Tascioni, played by Carrie Preston, who is portrayed as a perceptive yet unconventional consent decree attorney. Elsbeth works closely with the NYPD, utilizing her unique approach to confront some of New York’s most affluent murder cases.
Wendell Pierce will return as Captain Charles Wallace, while Carra Patterson is set to transition from a series regular role to a guest star for this season.
The upcoming premiere will also feature a star-studded lineup of guest appearances. Stephen Colbert joins the cast as Scotty Bristol, a late-night host navigating the comedic landscape alongside his sidekick, Andy Richter as Mickey Muntz. Amy Sedaris will portray Laurel Hammond-Muntz, the sharp-witted head writer and executive producer of the very talk show hosted by Scotty.
Lindsay Mendez is set to appear as Officer Grace Hackett, a diligent police officer with aspirations of a stand-up comedy career. Her love for comedy will play a crucial role when she teams up with Elsbeth on a comedic case.
In a special Halloween-themed episode, Annaleigh Ashford will take on the role of Sharon Norman, depicted as a murderous suburban housewife. Ashford previously starred in the Paramount+ series Happy Face, which is produced by Robert and Michelle King, the creators behind The Good Wife, The Good Fight, and Elsbeth.
Additionally, William Jackson Harper has been confirmed to guest star in Season 3, portraying the founding director of a New York City poetry journal searching for funding, with Lois Smith also set to make an appearance this season.
With a dynamic cast and a rich storyline, the third season of Elsbeth is poised to capture both long-time fans and new viewers alike.
